I am retired living in Bangkok. I certainly enjoy going to all the five star hotels and the restaurants there but I was looking for something different for a weekend so I started searching on Airbnb. Luckily I found the advertisement for the Canal House. After reviewing the photos and the reviews I decided to try it for a weekend. I’m so glad I did.
My self and my girlfriend really enjoyed it. It’s like living in a village even though you’re in the big city of Bangkok. Khun Ohms recommendations for places to visit in his neighborhood were great. Definitely try Priscilla‘s homemade ice cream. They also have good coffee there as well.
Visitors to the canal house will also enjoy the street art found in many locations in the neighborhood. There is also a restaurant right next-door to the canal house. The food selection is extensive and delicious. Also if you want a good Thai massage ask Ohm to recommend a place to you. We went to that massage shop and it was really fantastic.
I recommend that you get up early in the morning around 6 o’clock to enjoy the sunrise and the quiet and the birds out on the terrace. It’s so peaceful and relaxing. By the way the sunsets are good too. In the afternoon you may be lucky for the husband and wife that bring their boat down the canal selling their barbecue chicken and sticky rice. They blow a horn to alert everyone that they’re on the way. They also made some Somtom that was delicious.
Finally spend some time and walk around the nearby temple Wat Nak Klang. The art frescoes inside the Temple are beautiful.